At this time, people's demand for summer tours is increasing. On social networking platforms, there are also many advertisements, discount vouchers and discount tours to attract customers. This is also the time when many subjects also take advantage of summer travel demand to impersonate brands and post unusual promotions.
Looking for summer tours for her family, Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha (Binh Phu ward, Ho Chi Minh City) said that there are currently many cheap tour advertisements appearing on social networks, making it difficult for buyers to distinguish between real and fake.
I usually prioritize placing orders through familiar companies or carefully checking business information before transferring money to avoid risks" - Ms. Ha shared.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Pham Anh Vu - Deputy General Director of Viet Tourism Company said that currently tourists almost search for tours on online platforms such as Google, Facebook, TikTok, Zalo or travel review groups before contacting to book services.
This brings convenience but can also encounter many "cheap tour traps", when scammers exploit the psychology of being greedy for cheap prices and fear of missing opportunities of customers. Many advertisements use tricks such as "quick tour liquidation", "only a few last seats left", "deep discount of several million VND compared to market prices" to urge customers to transfer money quickly.
Business representatives recommend that tourists compare tour prices with the general level of the market. For tours with the same itinerary, same time and peak season, if the price is unusually cheap, it is necessary to check carefully before making a deposit.
In addition, people should check business information such as tax codes, travel permits, office addresses and only pay through accounts in the company's name. Tourists also need to prioritize booking tours through websites, applications or official fan pages with clear verification to avoid fake accounts on social networks.
According to Mr. Vu, newly established fan pages, little real interaction, using copied images or avoiding the provision of business licenses and travel permits are signs that tourists need to pay special attention to before transacting.
